PHACELIA campanularia (California Bluebell)
Phacelia Campanularia commonly known as ‘California bluebell’ is a cool season flowering species. It is native to southern California and Baja California. Flowers bloom few weeks in the spring season. An excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens or prairie gardens. Plant them in masses for dominant blue tones they provide. Grow phacelias in natural gardens and wildflower meadows.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 25,000 | 500 |
| 1OZ | 50,000 | 1,000 |
| 1/4LB | 200,000 | 4,000 |
| 1/2LB | 400,000 | 8,000 |
| 1LB | 800,000 | 16,000 |
| 5LB | 4,000,000 | 80,000 |
Scientific Name: Phacelia Campanularia
Common Name: California Bluebell
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Boraginaceae
Native Range: United States, California, Northeast, Newyork
Height: 6 to 24 "
Spread: 6 to 24 "
Habitat: Deserts, Coastal, Inland Mountains, Chaparral
Zone: 5-10
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring (Mid, Late)
Attracts: Butterflies
Resistant: Drought, Dry soil
Advantage: Easy to grow
Flower Shape: Bell Shaped
Flower Color: Lavender to Deep blue-purple
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Maintenace: Low
Uses: Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Gravel and Rock garden